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Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Mar 19th 2010, 5:27 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

Thanks jeff - that's what I was getting at - I had strange visions of hordes of people using my note word-for-word and them going "Hm, maybe we should look at this one again" - or somehow being held...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Mar 19th 2010, 5:12 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

I was wondering, is it advisable to post say, my note to the ConOff up here?

I'm very wary of doing anything that might affect, well, anything to do with the visa process, but in a way I'd also...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Mar 19th 2010, 1:40 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

I got my approved visa through today :D

Complete with 212 (b) (2) (g) annotation and all :p

I basically did the following:

1. Took out 6 months short-term insurance with Atlas International...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 19th 2010, 8:54 am
Replies: 14
Views: 908
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Passports arrived today!

When I phoned up the Embassy on their 'price of a pint every 2 minutes' premium phone line, I thought I'd ask what they actually could do, to avoid having to call again.

Basically if you sent...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 18th 2010, 10:02 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 908
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Passports arrived today!

Congrats!

My 'mystery package' is due tomorrow morning before 10am, I hope it's a nice one with an approval in. :)
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Mar 18th 2010, 5:40 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,136
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Moving to US with a visa (marriage/i130) on its way

The point was, I believe you can authorise someone to sign for your passport being returned if you give them a form of your ID (say driving licence) and authorisation to sign on your behalf, and your...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Mar 18th 2010, 5:25 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,136
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Moving to US with a visa (marriage/i130) on its way

I see what you mean - get your passport couriered to the Embassy (via an intermediate if need be), get it couriered back to you (again via an intermediary) with your IR-1 visa inside. Leave the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 18th 2010, 3:34 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Immigrant Visa - further docs sent to London by courier, how long until we hear?

Well I got my text today that it is due to be delivered tomorrow, so my timeline is

23/02/2010 - Interview - 221 (g) additional docs requested

01/03/2010 - Documents picked up

03/03/2010 -...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 11th 2010, 3:59 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,097
Posted By Rich_L

Re: travel insurance for immigration trip?

I suppose isn't that the case for any insurance - you wonder what you're paying for most of the time but you aren't half-grateful for it when faced with whacking great bill for health/auto/house...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 11th 2010, 3:47 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,097
Posted By Rich_L

Re: travel insurance for immigration trip?

I'd also check the refund policy, I was pointed in that direction by ian-mstm very helpfully - if you pick up insurance through work you may be able to get a pro-rata'd refund for the unused portion...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 11th 2010, 3:35 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Immigrant Visa - further docs sent to London by courier, how long until we hear?

My documents were picked up on 1st March and on the phone (I didn't get a tracking number for some reason) they confirmed that it was delivered to Embassy on 3rd March.

Haven't heard anything yet...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 11th 2010, 9:26 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,097
Posted By Rich_L

Re: travel insurance for immigration trip?

I have an 'Atlas America' policy which provides up to around $1,000,000 of cover 6 months cover was around $500 with a $250 deductible.

I'd be concerned that in a 'true' emergency, such as one...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 23rd 2010, 8:43 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

Rete - I apologise for snapping at you, it's not been the best of days (my interview was only this morning) as I'm sure you can imagine.

It's simply frustrating because the disease I have is so...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 23rd 2010, 7:50 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

In short:

1. Because my wife lives in California and her career is in the film industry.

2. Absolutely, for many years. My condition is not debilitating in the slightest - it doesn't even have...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 23rd 2010, 7:38 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

The qualifications from here (http://www.mrmib.ca.gov/MRMIB/MRMIP.shtml) are:

- California resident.
- Cannot be eligible for both Part A and Part B of Medicare, unless eligible solely because of...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 23rd 2010, 7:26 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

The state I am moving to - CA - has the MRMIP 'major risk' healthcare plan to cover people who cannot obtain individual coverage as a 'fall-back'.

Also I think it's a bit late in the day to...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 23rd 2010, 6:04 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

Yes I see your point, I'll be calling round a number of places to ask for 'money no object' quotes, though I suspect I might be told that they simply won't cover me on an individual plan.

That...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 23rd 2010, 4:18 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

Unfortunaetly no she has an individual healthcare plan (self-employed).
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 23rd 2010, 3:42 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

It seems while you are on the waiting list you can purchase a plan from a couple of providers which is higher cost but the same coverage.

I think I'll have to put together some proper documents...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 23rd 2010, 2:31 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Confused - Catch-22?

I appreciate the concern but yes a huge amount of consideration has been given to that possibility as well as the associated costs (which if at all, the risk is by all accounts in at the earliest...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 23rd 2010, 1:41 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,354
Posted By Rich_L

Confused - Catch-22?

Hi all,

Just had my CR-1 interview, due to pre-existing medical condition they have asked for "proof of health insurance in the US that covers pre-existing conditions"

I'm a bit confused as...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jan 18th 2010, 1:12 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 8,168
Posted By Rich_L

Re: I-864 rejected - best solution?

My wife had a similar dilemma, she is 'self-employed' as a registered performing artist, so she had a net income of $0 for tax purposes, mainly because she had worked part-time as a book-keeper, but...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 4th 2009, 9:07 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Marriage/Fiancee visa question

Mm I see your point, although I suppose in a way if we intended to do the civil marriage thing, I wouldn't want to lie to the immigration officers so if they asked me the purpose of the trip I would...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 4th 2009, 8:51 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Marriage/Fiancee visa question

It would be the weekend after the formal do in August that we would have the UK celebration. I am planning on staying for 2 weeks in April over Easter, and approx. 10 days in August for the ceremony...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Feb 4th 2009, 8:11 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By Rich_L

Re: Marriage/Fiancee visa question

Hmm, fiancée now seems to be leaning towards civil ceremony in April to get visa things moving, followed by a formal ceremony in August with friends and family in attendance. We are planning, in any...
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